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Living with hereditary cancer risk : what you and your family need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124476
Steligo, Kathy, Friedman, Sue, Kurian, Allison W. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 210 ST824 2022
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of hereditary cancer for a general audience, with coverage of the genetic tests available for detecting risk for heritable cancers as well as options for medical and surgical treatment"-- Provided by publisher
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Author
Steligo, Kathy
Friedman, Sue
Kurian, Allison W.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xiv, 478 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary - genetics
Abstract
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of hereditary cancer for a general audience, with coverage of the genetic tests available for detecting risk for heritable cancers as well as options for medical and surgical treatment"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
978142444260
1421444267
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ 210 ST824 2022

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Diagnostic pathology : familial cancer syndromes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122962
Nosé, Vania. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2020. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ210 N897 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Nosé, Vania
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvii, 823 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
Series
Diagnostic pathology
Subjects
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary - pathology
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary - diagnosis
Neoplasms - genetics
ISBN
9780323712040
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ210 N897 2020

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Principles of clinical cancer genetics : a handbook from the Massachusetts General Hospital

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20671
Massachusetts General Hospital. New York, NY: Springer , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 P957c 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Massachusetts General Hospital
Editor
Chung, Daniel C
Haber, Daniel A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xi, 227 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
ISBN
9780387938448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 P957c 2010

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Cancer : genetics and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1544
New York Academy of Sciences. [Bethesda, MD]: New York Academy of Sciences , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.833
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
New York Academy of Sciences
Editor
Bradlow, H. Leon
Fishman, Jack
Osborne, Michael P
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
New York Academy of Sciences
Publication Date
1997
Series
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 833
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Counseling
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Ethics, Medical
ISBN
1573311154
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.833

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Daughter of family G : a memoir of cancer genes, love and fate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123800
McKay, Ami. Toronto, ON: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McKay, Ami
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Lynch Syndrome II
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780345809469
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019

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No family history : the environmental links to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18111
McCormick, Sabrina. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McCormick, Sabrina
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
New social formations
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Public Policy
United States
Popular Work
ISBN
9780742564084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009

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Cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114763
Ross, Theodora. New York, NY: Avery , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Ross, Theodora
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genes, BRCA1
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781101982839
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20413
Friedman, Sue, Sutphen, Rebecca, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
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Author
Friedman, Sue
Sutphen, Rebecca
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xix, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421404080
1421404087
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012

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What's new in hereditary breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16547
McCullum, Mary, Portigal-Todd, Cheryl. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.10
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
McCullum, Mary
Portigal-Todd, Cheryl
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 10
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Hereditary Cancer Program
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.10

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Understanding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19253
McCullum, Mary. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 B862u 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCullum, Mary
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 B862u 2001

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Colorectal cancer can run in the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19834
Wantirna, Vic.: Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Editor
Berk, Terri
Macrae, Finlay
Place of Publication
Wantirna, Vic.
Publisher
Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 186 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
Popular Work
ISBN
9789889742843
9889742845
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006

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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15304
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
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Editor
Matthews, Dawn D
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2003
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
ISBN
0780806328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003

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Molecular biology of cancer : mechanisms, targets, and therapeutics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120447
Pecorino, Lauren. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2016. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 P369m 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Pecorino, Lauren
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xviii, 375 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - therapy
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Molecular Biology
ISBN
9780198717348
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 P369m 2016

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Molecular biology of cancer : mechanisms, targets, and therapeutics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16578
Pecorino, Lauren. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P369m 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Pecorino, Lauren
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xviii, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - therapy
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Molecular Biology
ISBN
9780199211487
0199211485
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 P369m 2008

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Dodging the toxic bullet : how to protect yourself from everyday environmental health hazards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21805
Boyd, David R. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Foundation , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Boyd, David R
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Books
David Suzuki Foundation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
214 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Enviromental Health
Ecotoxicology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781553654544
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010

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Understanding BRCA : living with the breast cancer gene

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120470
Foster, Clarissa. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Foster, Clarissa
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xviii, 325 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genetic Carrier Screening
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781781611203
1781611203
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Infections causing human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15771
Zur Hausen, Harald. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 Z96 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Zur Hausen, Harald
Place of Publication
Weinheim
Publisher
Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Virus Diseases - complications
Virus Diseases - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Papillomavirus Infections
Helicobacter Infections
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Hepatitis
ISBN
9783527310562
3527310568
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 Z96 2006

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Molecular analysis of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10009
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 M719b 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Editor
Boultwood, Jacqueline
Fidler, Carrie
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2002
Series
Methods in molecular medicine 68
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Genetic Techniques
ISBN
0896036227
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 M719b 2002

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CancerSmart 3.0 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16022
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008

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Cancer : a molecular approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7306
Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C2151 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Lemoine, Nicholas
Neoptolemos, John P
Cooke, Timothy
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Blackwell Scientific Publications
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Oncogenes - genetics
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
ISBN
0632035110
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 C2151 1994

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